Ford Kuga 2008 vs BMW X3 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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BMW X3 is a more dynamic driving. Ford Kuga engine produces 7 HP less power than BMW X3, whereas torque is 30 NM less than BMW X3. Due to the lower power, Ford Kuga reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 6.2 | |
| Ford Kuga consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Kuga could require 30 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 1080 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1280 km on highway | ||
| BMW X3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| BMW X3 2009 2.0 engine: The BMW N47 engine is sometimes called the worst BMW engine because of problems with the timing chain, which tends to stretch at 100 000 km. In addition, the engine has to be removed from the car to replace ... More about BMW X3 2009 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.44 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.67 m | |
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Ford Kuga is smaller, but slightly higher. Ford Kuga is 13 cm shorter than the BMW X3, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 410 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1560 litres | |
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BMW X3 has more luggage space. Ford Kuga has 70 litres less trunk space than the BMW X3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.7 meters | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`265 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| BMW X3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Kuga has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than BMW X3, so BMW X3 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6400 | 6400 | |
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